ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL
JB SYSTEMS® 1/24 BLACKLIGHT STRIP
Thank you for buying this JB Systems product. To take full advantage of all possibilities and for your own
safety, please read these operating instructions very carefully before you start using this unit.
FEATURES
This unit is radio-interference suppressed. This product meets the requirements of the current European and
national guidelines. Conformity has been established and the relevant statements and documents have been
deposited by the manufacturer.
• This device has been designed to produce decorative effect lighting and is used in light show systems.
• TL light fitting with built-in ballast
• Strong black housing with reflector
• Built-in on/off switch and mains cable.
• Black light TL UV-lamp included
• Two models available
BEFORE USE
• Before you start using this unit, please check if there’s no transportation damage. Should there be any, do
not use the device and consult your dealer first.
• Important: This device left our factory in perfect condition and well packaged. It is absolutely necessary
for the user to strictly follow the safety instructions and warnings in this user manual. Any damage caused
by mishandling are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept responsibility for any resulting
defects or problems caused by disregarding this user manual.
• Keep this booklet in a safe place for future consultation. If you sell the fixture, be sure to add this user
manual.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
• To protect the environment, please try to recycle the packing material as much as possible.
• A new light effect sometimes causes some unwanted smoke and/or smell. This is normal and disappears
after some minutes.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
• To avoid condensation to be formed inside, allow the unit to adapt to the surrounding temperatures when
bringing it into a warm room after transport. Condense sometimes prevents the unit from working at full
performance or may even cause damages.
• This unit is for indoor use only.
• Don’t place metal objects or spill liquid inside the unit. Electric shock or malfunction may result. If a foreign
object enters the unit, immediately disconnect the mains power.
• Locate the fixture in a well ventilated spot, away from any flammable materials and/or liquids. The fixture
must be fixed at least 50cm from surrounding walls.
• Don’t cover any ventilation openings as this may result in overheating.
• Prevent use in dusty environments and clean the unit regularly.
• Keep the unit away from children.
• Inexperienced persons should not operate this device.
• Maximum save ambient temperature is 45°C. Don’t use this unit at higher ambient temperatures.
• The units’ lamp temperature may reach up to 80°C. Don’t touch the lamp with bare hands during its
operation.
• Make sure the area below the installation place is free from unwanted persons during rigging, de-rigging
and servicing.
• Allow the device about 10 minutes to cool down before replacing the bulb or start servicing.
ENGLISH OPERATION MANUAL
JB SYSTEMS® 2/24 BLACKLIGHT STRIP
• Always unplug the unit when it is not used for a longer time or before replacing the bulb or start servicing.
• The electrical installation should be carried out by qualified personal only, according to the regulations for
electrical and mechanical safety in your country.
• Check that the available voltage is not higher than the one stated on the rear panel of the unit.
• The power cord should always be in perfect condition: switch the unit immediately off when the power cord
is squashed or damaged.
• Never let the power-cord come into contact with other cables!
• This fixture must be earthed to in order comply with safety regulations.
• Don’t connect the unit to any dimmer pack.
• Always use an appropriate and certified safety cable when installing the unit.
• In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the cover. Apart from the lamp and mains fuse there are no
user serviceable parts inside.
• Never repair a fuse or bypass the fuse holder. Always replace a damaged fuse with a fuse of the same
type and electrical specifications!
• In the event of serious operating problems, stop using the fixture and contact your dealer immediately.
• The housing and the lenses must be replaced if they are visibly damaged.
• Please use the original packing when the device is to be transported.
• Due to safety reasons it is prohibited to make unauthorized modifications to the unit.
Important: Never look directly into the light source! Don’t use the effect in the presence of persons suffering
from epilepsy. During operation, high ultraviolet radiation is emitted around the device!
DESCRIPTION:
1. Lamp
2. ON/OFF Switch
3. Mains cable
4. Fixing holes
LAMP (RE)PLACEMENT
In case of replacement of the lamp or maintenance, do not open the fixture within 10
minutes until the unit cools down after switching off. Always unplug the unit before
servicing! Always use the same type of spare parts (bulbs, fuses, etc.) When
replacing parts, please only genuine spare parts.
• Switch the unit off and unplug the mains cable.
• Wait for about 10 minutes until the unit has been cooled down.
• Unplug the old lamp by turning it gently over 90° and pulling it out of the lamp sockets.
• Insert the new UV lamp in the lamp socket and turn it gently over 90°
Attention! Check the label on the backside of the device or see the technical specifications in this manual
to know which lamp should be used. Never install lamps with a higher wattage! Lamps with higher wattage
generate temperatures the device was not designed for. If the device uses a lamp transformer, it will burn
due to current overload.
• Done!